Audrey-less Layout

This weekend, I was away on the 2009 Student Leadership Retreat with other "student leaders" from UMass Lowell.

Because it was an exhausting (and emotionally draining) trip, by the time I got back, I made the decision not to go layout.

This was a painful decision because I felt guilty for not fulfilling my role as E-I-C, but at the same time, needed some relaxation time. I warned my other editors that I wouldn't be at layout this week, and they kind of joked about it.

When I announced to everyone that I wasn't going to be around, I felt bad- I didn't want to make it sound like the paper couldn't run without me- I KNOW that's far from true. I just wanted to make it clear that I wasn't going to be around and that people needed to really step up.

I was a little offended when they started making jokes about how this layout was going to be "fun" and "what did I do anyway?". I do a lot and sometimes I feel underappreciated. Okay, I ALWAYS feel underappreciated. But that's besides the point.

I think my staff finally realized that I am a big help- I got some texts around 8 when they were far from done about how I'm good at keeping everyone on track. At least I'm good at that, right?

Anyways, tomorrow is another big general meeting and I hope the turn out is as good as its been!